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About this Mission Systems Test Engineer role at Saalex

Saalex · Onsite · Lexington Park, Maryland, United States

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company, is seeking a Mission Systems Test Engineer in Lexington Park, MD to support the H-1 Helicopter Avionics Test Facility and related military aviation programs. This role is responsible for the testing, integration, and evaluation of avionics, communications, mission systems, and COMSEC-enabled technologies that support aircraft modernization and operational readiness across multiple NAVAIR platforms.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $78k-$127k annually (depending on experience)

Work Location: Onsite

Essential Functions:

  • Develop and execute test procedure for avionics, radio, and weapon system and H1 software/hardware upgrades.
  • Develop detailed system and subsystem test requirements from high-level operational and system specifications for software/hardware implementation of avionics and communications systems.
  • Perform hands-on testing and integration of navigation and communication systems/subsystems.
  • Utilize specialized test equipment, Bus Collection Computer, Satellite Simulators for systems integration and compliance testing.
  • Analyze system performance data, including timing metrics and operational compliance, to validate system functionality and safety.
  • Investigate and resolve incident reports and defects, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Provide customer support for aircrew procedures trainers, flight testing, and cockpit upgrade programs.
  • Participate in technical conferences and qualification testing activities.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Required:

  • 3+ years of experience in hardware/software testing for military/commercial avionics equipment.
  • Demonstrated experience with avionics navigation and communication systems, including narrow band communications.
  • Working knowledge of COMSEC protocols and secure communications equipment.
  • Proficiency in developing and implementing test procedures for analog, digital, microprocessor, power, and RF electronics.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
  • Excellent communication and customer support abilities.

Desired:

  • Experience creating and executing software test procedures.
  • Experience with MUOS and other tactical communication links.
  • Experience with H-1 and other NAVAIR platforms.
  • Familiarity with Mil-Std 1553 Bus, SATCOM DAMA/DASA, HF ALE radio, and related avionics systems.
  • Prior experience supporting flight testing, NATOPS conferences.
  • Experience with tactical narrowband communications.
  • Prior experience with avionics and mission systems testing

Education/Years of Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Avionics Systems Technology, Computer Systems, IT, or related field and 3+ years of experience required. Masters degree preferred.

Security Clearance:

Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Plan
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About Saalex

Saalex Corp., is an engineering and information technology services company providing support to battlefield environments ranging from undersea warfare, surface warfare, air warfare, and the space program. We focus on information technology and cybersecurity support, test range operations and management services, training and training support, engineering and logistics services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business with prime and subcontract expertise serving the Navy, Army, Air Force, NASA, corporate clients, and local governments. We employ a workforce of over 600 at military and NASA installations nationwide and are headquarded in Washington DC with offices in Camarillo CA, Rockledge FL, Newport RI, Ridgecrest CA, Corona CA, Lexington Park, MD, and Keyport WA.

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